SPS-02290 Provision of Coach Hire Services

Scottish Prison Service

Published: Oct 7, 2026

Updated: Oct 21, 2026

Source: UK FTS - Find a Tender Service

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Braes travel Scotland ltd — £137,893

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Rail Transport. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The SPS is seeking a supplier to provide the Purchaser with a coach hire service, when requested, travelling between: -The Purchaser’s College (Newlands Road Brightons Falkirk FK2 0DE); -To Purchaser’s National Training Centre Station Road Fauldhouse West Lothian EH47 9DJ; and -And the return journey There may be additional hire based on operational requirements. The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 7, 2026. Last refreshed 19 days ago. Reference: 094826-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Scottish Prison Service

Scottish Prison Service has issued 365 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 15 currently open and 115 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Security, Defense & Justice, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: November 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Scottish Prison Service in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Braes travel Scotland ltd was awarded the contract for £137,893. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 094826-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Braes travel Scotland ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.